Java Script/PHP Software Developer at Epoh Music Limited

Details:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose:  The Javascript/PHP Software Developer is responsible for the implementation of client-side and server-side web application logic. He/she develops front-end logic that defines the behavior of the visual elements of a web application and also develop back-end components, and integrate them together. He/she also connects the application with the other (often third-party) web services. Javascript/PHP Software Developer is also responsible for troubleshooting, testing and maintaining the source code for computer programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based applications for various platforms especially in these Javascript framework/Library (React, Redux), PHP framework (Slim, Eloquent Model).
• Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team
• Ensure HTML, CSS, and shared JavaScript is valid and consistent across applications
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services API
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support
• Refactor, optimize and improve the existing codebase for maintenance and scale
• Use test driven development and acceptance tests to ensure feature quality
• Interface with customer and internal teams to gather requirements and develop software solutions
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development
• Integration of data storage solutions

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Expert knowledge of Javascript and PHP

·         Good knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/ MongoDB/ couchDB), version control tools.

• Experience with a responsive design for desktop/mobile
• Extensive HTML/CSS/AJAX/Javascript (jQuery, Backbone/Angular/Ember/Node)/PHP (Laravel/Yil/ CodeIgniter/) coding experience
• Ability to work in an Agile environment
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, AJAX and fully synchronous behavior of PHP
• Extensive experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Experience with building restful JSON web services, knowledge of API's, such as twitter, Facebook, Google maps, Instagram, etc.
• Understanding of responsive design frameworks such as bootstrap

Education Required: 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or similar relevant field

 Minimum Experience: 0 – 3 years of experience as a Javascript/PHP Software Developer or similar role

 Professional Certification: Any relevant certificate is an added advantage.